Ohio income tax in 2026
Ohio has a progressive income tax: higher slices of income are taxed at higher rates. Single filers subtract $2,100 in deductions and exemptions first ($4,200 for married couples).
| Rate | Taxable income (single) | Your tax |
|---|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $13,977 | $0 |
| 2.75% | $13,977 and up | $1,208 |
What to know about taxes in Ohio
Ohio moved to a single 2.75% rate in 2026: income above $26,050 is taxed at 2.75%, plus a fixed $332. But most Ohio cities and villages levy their own municipal income tax, often 2% to 2.5%, and many school districts add one too.
- Columbus charges 2.5% and Cleveland 2.5% on wages earned in the city.
- Our calculator does not include municipal or school district taxes.
Largest cities: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo.
Take-home pay in Ohio by salary
What common salaries look like after taxes in Ohio for a single filer.
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month | Bi-weekly | Tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,902 | $2,159 | $996 | 13.7% |
| $40,000 | $33,662 | $2,805 | $1,295 | 15.8% |
| $50,000 | $41,422 | $3,452 | $1,593 | 17.2% |
| $60,000 | $49,182 | $4,099 | $1,892 | 18.0% |
| $70,000 | $56,592 | $4,716 | $2,177 | 19.2% |
| $80,000 | $63,352 | $5,279 | $2,437 | 20.8% |
| $90,000 | $70,112 | $5,843 | $2,697 | 22.1% |
| $100,000 | $76,872 | $6,406 | $2,957 | 23.1% |
| $120,000 | $90,392 | $7,533 | $3,477 | 24.7% |
| $150,000 | $110,108 | $9,176 | $4,235 | 26.6% |
| $200,000 | $143,869 | $11,989 | $5,533 | 28.1% |
Where your taxes go
- Take-home pay$49,18282.0%
- Federal income tax$5,0208.4%
- Social Security$3,7206.2%
- Medicare$8701.5%
- Ohio income tax$1,2082.0%
- Federal income tax ($5,020). Charged on $43,900 of taxable income after the standard deduction, with a top rate of 12% on your last dollar.
- Social Security ($3,720). 6.2% of wages up to $184,500. It funds retirement and disability benefits.
- Medicare ($870). Charged at 1.45% on every dollar you earn, with no wage cap.
- Ohio income tax ($1,208). Charged on $57,900 after state deductions, marginal rate 2.75%.
How Ohio compares with other states
Ohio ranks #12 of 51 for take-home pay on $60,000. The gap between the best state (Florida) and the worst (Oregon) is $4,401 a year.
Top 5, your state and bottom 5. Single filer, no pre-tax contributions.
How a 401(k) changes your paycheck
Traditional 401(k) contributions come out of your paycheck before income tax, so saving for retirement costs you less than the amount you put in.
| Contribution | Saved per year | Take-home pay | Per month | Income tax saved |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0 | $49,182 | $4,099 | — |
| 3% | $1,800 | $47,648 | $3,971 | $266 |
| 6% | $3,600 | $46,113 | $3,843 | $531 |
| 10% | $6,000 | $44,067 | $3,672 | $885 |
| 15% | $9,000 | $41,510 | $3,459 | $1,328 |
Single vs married filing jointly
If you are married and your spouse has no income, filing jointly doubles the standard deduction and widens every bracket.
| Single | Married, one income | |
|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $5,020 | $2,840 |
| State income tax | $1,208 | $1,150 |
| Social Security + Medicare | $4,590 | $4,590 |
| Take-home pay | $49,182 | $51,420 |
Filing jointly would add $2,238 a year ($186 a month) to this household's take-home pay.
What this salary buys you
The 50/30/20 rule splits your monthly take-home pay of $4,099 into three buckets.
- $60,000 is 86% of the median household income in Ohio ($69,680).
- With the 30% rule, a comfortable rent is up to $1,500 per month.
- That is 2.6 times the Ohio minimum wage of $11/hour.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ohio have a state income tax?
Yes. Ohio income tax rates range from 0% – 2.75% in 2026, depending on taxable income.
What is the income tax rate in Ohio?
Ohio income tax rates range from 0% – 2.75% in 2026, depending on taxable income.
How much is $60,000 after tax in Ohio?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $49,182 a year, or $4,099 per month.
What is the minimum wage in Ohio?
The minimum wage in Ohio is about $11 per hour.
How is my Ohio paycheck calculated?
We subtract federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and Ohio income tax from your gross pay.
Figures use 2026 IRS federal brackets, the standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare rates, and each state's income tax rules for a W-2 employee. Read our methodology. Last updated September 25, 2026. Estimates for information only, not tax advice.